Bulldog Blast
February 17, 2021
Responses Still Needed for Reopening Survey
If you have not done so already, please watch our Parent Town Hall meeting from February 3rd to hear updates about our reopening plan.
And if you have not completed our Reopening Survey, please do so as soon as possible to share your choice regarding your child(ren)'s instructional model (either hybrid or virtual) in the event that Northwood returns in a hybrid format.
Special Series: HERstory
Get the full details in the newsletter below, and be sure to sign up today since spots are limited! Note: all genders are welcome. 👫
Check out our new website!
Can't find something you're looking for? Head over to the Contact Us page (underneath About Us) to send us a note! 📧
Sign up for our Special Series!
March is Women’s History Month! Inspired by the inauguration of our first female Vice President, this 4-week series is an opportunity for students to learn from the stories of powerful women--past and present--who have paved the way for our students to be strong, smart, and bold.
Details:
Open to 3rd & 4th Graders
Tuesdays & Thursdays from March 2-25 (8 sessions total)
Zoom at 3:00-3:30pm
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Our Lower School Counselor, Ms. Lozandieu, is running this Special Series!
Registration is taking place through FamilyID at the following link: Special Series: HERstory.
If you don't already have a FamilyID account, you will be prompted to set one up (this only takes a minute).
Sign-ups are due by Friday, February 26th. Please reach out to Ms. Lozandieu at mlozandieu@northwoodcs.org with any questions.
Bulldog Spotlight: Lydia Bencosme
We love continuing to receive photos of our Bulldogs with big smiles and having fun! If you have more pictures to share that highlight a fun part of your child's day, whether it is participating in an activity or enjoying the outdoors, send them over to curbano@northwoodcs.org to be featured in next week's Bulldog Blast.
Tracking COVID-19 in Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
SUMMARY: We will prepare to move into a Hybrid Model only after 3 consecutive weeks of data in the Low or Moderate category in the PDH COVID-19 Dashboard. You will receive a Remind alert on the Tuesday of the first week that we move into the Low or Moderate category. After that point in time, you will continue to receive these alerts each Tuesday moving forward.
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While we recognize that the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommendation now includes the option of Full Remote or Hybrid Model for elementary schools, in keeping with the current recommendations, we remain steadfast in our direction to remain remote until we see 3 consecutive weeks of data in the Low or Moderate category in the COVID-19 Dashboard, accompanied by 3 weeks of the CHOP PolicyLab projections on a steady decline. We will continue to share these data points with you through this newsletter each week.
Click on each of the charts below to go to the data tracking pages compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PolicyLab.
It is worthy of note that the most recent documented 7-day period reported a decrease in cases where Philadelphia County remains below a 10% PCR positivity rate; however, the incidence rate is still greater than 100 people per 100,000 residents. We will not consider the level of community transmission to be in the Moderate/Low category until both the incidence rate and PCR percent positivity rate are at the recommended levels.
Free Meals Pickup 🍽️🥪🥣
We are continuing to give out frozen meals that last up to a month in the freezer, so extra meals can be stocked and saved for the weekends or a much later date! Pickup for multiple meals traditionally takes place at our cafeteria (Adams Ave. entrance) on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
**PLEASE NOTE, due to the predicted snowstorm Thursday, food distribution will instead take place TODAY, 2/17. Thank you for your understanding.**
We hope families continue to take advantage of this cost-saving and nutritional convenience.
MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT: NORTHWOOD IS HERE TO HELP
If you believe you may be eligible, contact Lower School Counselor (K-4) Ms. Lozandieu at mlozandieu@northwoodcs.org or Upper School Counselor (5-8) Mr. Whitlatch at awhitlatch@northwoodcs.org to find out what services and supports may be available!
Check out United Way's 2-1-1 feature!
2-1-1 is a free hotline that connects individuals and families with important services and resources in our local community.
2-1-1 provides referrals to:
Basic Human Needs Resources: Food banks, shelters, rent, and utility payment assistance.
Physical and Mental Health Resources: Crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling.
Employment Support: Financial assistance, job training, education programs.
Support for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities: home-delivered meals, transportation, health care.
Youth and Child Care Programs: after-school programs, summer camps, mentoring, protection services.
Regional Disaster Preparation.
When calling, dial 2-1-1 and press option 1. You will be connected with a resource navigator. Families can expect a brief survey to help 211 resource navigators understand their needs. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and available in over 150 languages.
Important Dates on the Horizon
Wednesday, February 17 - Board Meeting
Friday, March 12 - Common Lottery Acceptance Date
Connect with Northwood
Website: northwoodcs.org
Location: 4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 289-5606
Facebook: facebook.com/Northwood-Academy-Charter-School-153041454730750/
Twitter: @northwoodcs